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a { color: #880000 !important; background: #ffeeee !important; } Latest NewsWhy is Scotland Yard in the news at the moment?

Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police in London, has been in the news recently due to various incidents. The Met's war crimes unit is currently assessing evidence implicating four senior British politicians in aiding alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Additionally, there has been criticism of the Metropolitan Police's handling of hate crimes during the Israel-Hamas conflict, raising concerns about their approach to such sensitive matters. Scotland Yard, officially known as New Scotland Yard, serves as the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service, responsible for policing the 32 boroughs of London, excluding the City of London. The name "Scotland Yard" originates from the location of the original Metropolitan Police headquarters on Great Scotland Yard, a street in Westminster. Established in 1829, the Met is one of the oldest and largest police forces in the world, with a crucial role in maintaining law and order in the UK capital.

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